The following are components of the Self-Direction skill set:

Work Ethic (PWR):
  • Plan & prioritize goals
  • Manage time effectively
  • Take initiative, and follow through
  • Learn from instruction and criticism
  • Take responsibility for completion of work
  • Act with maturity, civility and politeness
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability

Personal Responsibility (PWR):
  • Balance self-advocacy with the consideration of others
  • Possess financial literacy and awareness of consumer economics
  • Behave honestly and ethically
  • Take responsibility for actions
  • Understand the relevance of learning to postsecondary and workforce readiness
  • Demonstrate awareness of and evaluate career options
  • Attend to personal health and wellness

Civic Responsibility (PWR):
  • Recognize the value of civic engagement and its role in a healthy democracy and civil society
  • Be involved in the community and participate in its political life
  • Balance personal freedom with the interests of a community

Global and Cultural Awareness (PWR):
  • Understand how communicating in another language can improve learning in other disciplines and expand professional, personal, and social opportunities.


Required Reading:



http://www.casel.org/downloads/BIE_Practices_11.pdf

Additional Useful Information:


Character Education

Time Management

http://www.selfdirectedlearning.com/article3.html


Classroom Assignment - Student Activity & Assessment:


Rubric for Quality Learning

Self-Directed learning outline (great ideas!!!!)

Rubric for PowerPoint - IB Chemistry

Activity to assess Multi-tasking ability!

Software through self-directed learning

Reflective activity for students

Evaluating Self-Direction abilities of TV Shows


Writing Assignment & Evaluation on "How to be a Grown-Up"


Goal Setting


Time Management


Empathy activity